6.—(1) The pensions board is to consist of the following who are entitled to vote in its proceedings (“voting members”)—
(a)a chair appointed by the scheme manager; and
(b)at least 6 and no more than 20 persons appointed by the chair with the agreement of the scheme manager.
(2) The voting members must include—
(a)a departmental finance director or similar representative; and
(b)equal numbers of members representing the employer and scheme members.
(3) The chair may appoint up to 4 persons who are not to be entitled to vote in the pensions board proceedings.
(4) The appointment of a person to the pensions board is subject to regulation 8 (conflict of interest: pensions board).